Tea Dictionary

We at Tea Amigos believe in the art of spoken word, therefore our expressive and often comedic tea reviews frequently utilize unfamiliar terminology and expressions. So as to not leave our reader high and dry with no piece of pie, we’ve provided you with a tea dictionary that fills in the blanks for you. We take our lingo very seriously, and this tea dictionary will be your Rosetta Stone to interpret how we see the world of tea.

As more terms are born, the tea dictionary shall grow. Can’t figure out what a what the fudge a word means? Let us know and we’ll add it to the list. If this isn’t a HOTH then I don’t know what is. Steep on..

Daily DrinkerA tea that has captured the essence of everday life and is worthy of steeping on a daily basis, without remorse. See our best teas page for great examples

Flavor CountryAfter using a loose tea press or another steeparatus, this territory is the remains of the steep, fortified with maximum goodness, usually split during a steep and share

HOTHShort for hit over the head, as in to complete many tasks and duties with astounding proficience and efficiency, to the point of annoyance

MesquitabilityAn exhibition of roasted, broasted, or barbecued flavors, usually found in premium breakfast teas or hojicha

Oversteep ChallengeWhen a teabag string breaks and you decide to let it steep until the end of the beverage, rather than fish it out; a daring manuever that risks bitter tea face